Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sunday is coming! “The beginning at the end.” Advent 1C, Luke 21:25-36

“Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28) “Do you ever get the feeling the world is coming to an end?” said a friend in response … Continue reading

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“What is truth? (and the lie)” sermon on John 18:33-38a

11/25/2018 Christ the King Sermon on John 18:33-38a “What is truth? (and the lie)” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “What world are you from?” John 18:33-38a

“Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over… But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’” (John 18:36) … Continue reading

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“When the world is on fire” sermon on Mark 13:1-8

11/18/2018 Sermon on Mark 13:1-8 “When the world is on fire” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “When the sky is falling…Trust God” Mark 13:1-8

“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birthpangs.” (Mark 13:8) Jesus may not be describing a dystopian future to … Continue reading

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“All In: disparity, defiance, delight” a sermon on Mark 12:38-44

11/11/2018 Sermon on Mark 12:38-44 “All In: disparity, defiance, delight” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Everything is Figureoutable

Another mass shooting. This time is Thousand Oaks, CA. Last time in Pittsburg, PA. Another time I may have overlooked. Many, many, many times before that. In all likelihood, many more to come. — What will we do about it? … Continue reading

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2 Bald Pastors Season 3, Episode 5: Stewardship

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Sunday is Coming! “Learning stewardship from a poor widow” Mark 12:38-44

“But she out of her poverty, has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:44)   After reading through this passage a few times, this scene seems to say much more about faith than it does … Continue reading

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“Candles for All Saints” a sermon on John 11

11/04/2018 All Saints Sunday Sermon on John 11:17-44 “Candles for All Saints” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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